Synergy Flaunts Constipation Data From Linzess Challenger
Executive Summary
Synergy Pharmaceuticals, which is waiting on a decision from the US FDA on its constipation drug plecanatide, provided additional data from two pivotal Phase III trials at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) in San Diego recently. The product will go up against Linzess, which is marketed by Allergan and Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, and is expected to compete on its better side effect profile.
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